Pig Farm Manager

Responsibilities:

Manage daily piggery operations and ensure smooth farm activities. Supervise feeding, watering, cleaning, and general animal care. Monitor pig health, growth, breeding, and production performance. Ensure proper hygiene, biosecurity, and disease prevention practices. Coordinate farm attendants and assign daily responsibilities. Maintain accurate records of feed usage, animal health, mortality, breeding, and farm expenses.\ Monitor feed inventory, farm supplies, and equipment. Identify and report signs of illness, unusual animal behaviour, or operational challenges. Work with veterinary professionals when necessary. Prepare regular farm activity and performance reports for management. Ensure compliance with approved farm procedures and animal welfare standards. Recommend practical improvements to farm productivity and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

HND in Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, or a related field. Relevant professional training or certifications in piggery management are an advantage. Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience managing a pig farm or commercial piggery. Demonstrable experience in pig production, feeding, breeding, health monitoring, and farm supervision. Previous experience managing farm workers and maintaining farm records. Experience working in a commercial or structured agricultural operation is an advantage.

Required Skills:

Strong practical knowledge of pig farming and production management. Good understanding of pig nutrition, breeding, and animal health. Ability to identify common health and management issues early. Staff supervision and leadership skills. Good record-keeping and reporting ability. Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and respond effectively to farm emergencies.

Personal Attributes:

Responsible and dependable. Observant and detail-oriented. Honest and accountable. Physically fit for farm operations. Proactive and willing to learn. Adaptable to changing farm conditions. Committed to animal welfare and good farm management practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Pig health, welfare, and survival rates. Feeding and farm hygiene management. Breeding and production performance. Accuracy of farm records and reports. Effective supervision of farm attendants. Proper use of feed, supplies, and farm resources. Timely reporting of farm activities and challenges.

Work Requirements:

Must be willing to work at the company’s farm in Edo State. Must be available for daily farm supervision and operational responsibilities. Willingness to work flexible hours when farm operations require it. Ability to work in a farm environment and coordinate with farm attendants.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits and allowances as applicable under company policy. Opportunity to grow professionally within a developing agribusiness organization. Accommodation: Yes, available